Reading: Lesson 13 DOL

Details in the section titled “Bad Luck Trails a Good Man” on page 76, support the idea that Miguel De Cervantes– 

• faced hardships despite his significant impact on the Spanish army.

• 1. enjoyed a successful writing career while serving as a soldier in the Spanish army. 

• 1. achieved great success and wealth following his service in the Spanish army. 

• 1. struggled to write works that could be enjoyed by people during the Renaissance. 

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Part A

Details in the section titled “What’s So Great About Don Quixote” on pages 78-79, support the idea that Miguel De Cervantes book Don Quixote–

• 1. gave knights a guide on how to be funny. 

• 1. provided an insight to his life journey. 

• 1. educated people on romance and chivalry. 

• 1. made people laugh about romance and chivalry. 

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Part B

Which sentence from the text best supports your answer?

• 1. There’s a story that once the king of Spain was looking out a window when he saw a man who, while reading a book, kept slapping his leg and roaring with laughter. (page 78)

• 1. These books, which were very popular in Cervantes’s time, told stories of brave knights in shining armor who set out to rescue damsels in distress.(page 79)

• His goal is to wander the world in search of adventures and to gain fame and honor by his daring deeds.(page 79)

• But the more you get to know Don Quixote, the more you begin to see that he is, at heart, noble and generous—sometimes a lot more noble and generous than the world around him. (page 79)

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What is the central idea of the section titled “The Lost Years” on page 82? 

• 1. William Shakespeare's life details were known by everyone. 

• 1. Scholars have detailed information about Shakespeare's daily life. 

• 1. William Shakespeare's life was a mystery due to a lack of information.

• 1. Wealthy people primarily enjoyed Wiliam Shakespeare's plays.

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Details in the section titled “The Globe Theater” on page 85, support the idea that The Globe Theater was a place where–

• 1. the audience experienced unique scenery and simple costumes. 

• 1. the audience had a unique experience while watching performers. 

• 1. technology was advanced and inspired other architects. 

• 1. famous artists from all over the world came to perform. 

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What is the central idea of chapter 9 “Popular Prose on Page and Stage”?

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